Private settlement for accident

[edwinttt1978]

Almost one year later...

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Lorry driver caught in Pasir Ris viral video convicted of causing hurt to cyclist by rash act

Teo Seng Tiong (left) was convicted of causing hurt to Mr Eric Cheung Hoyu by performing a rash act.PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW, SCREENGRAB FROM ROADS.SG

SINGAPORE - A lorry driver seen in a viral video having an altercation with a cyclist was convicted on Tuesday (Dec 17) of causing hurt to the latter by performing a rash act.

District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt also found Teo Seng Tiong, 58, guilty of failing to report the accident to the police within 24 hours.

On Tuesday, the judge said that Teo had "deliberately swerved" his lorry into the cyclist, Mr Eric Cheung Hoyu, on Dec 22 last year.

Mr Cheung, 35, had earlier testified that Teo hurled obscenities at him after the incident.

He also said that the older man's tone of voice was "aggressive" and he showed "lots of anger".

The British national added that the lorry driver drove off without leaving behind his name and contact details.

Mr Cheung had earlier pleaded guilty to committing mischief and causing an obstruction by riding his bicycle in the middle of the lane instead of the leftmost side.

He was fined $2,800 in April.

Shortly before the incident on Dec 22 last year, Mr Cheung and a friend were cycling on the left lane of the two-lane Pasir Ris Drive 3 at around 11.45am.

The Straits Times had reported that Teo tried to overtake Mr Cheung by using the right lane but could not do so as there were other motorists.

Mr Cheung later raised his right hand and struck the lorry's side-view mirror, breaking off portions of it.

Teo's lorry then swerved to the left and collided with Mr Cheung, who fell off his bicycle onto a grass verge, stated earlier court documents.

During the trial, Teo testified that he swerved left in Mr Cheung's direction as he heard a taxi sounding its horn. The Singaporean also said that he then heard the sound of "something breaking".

He said that when he got out of his vehicle, Mr Cheung shouted a vulgarity at him.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Gabriel Choong had earlier asked Teo if he was unhappy that his side mirror was broken.

Teo replied: "Why would I be unhappy with the mirror? It only costs $15. I just took it as my misfortune. I just wanted to ask (Mr Cheung) why the mirror was broken."

Teo will be sentenced on Jan 14 next year.

Offenders convicted of causing hurt by performing a rash act can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to $5,000.

First-time offenders convicted of failing to report an accident to the police within 24 hours can be jailed for up to three months or fined up to $1,000.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...-ris-viral-video-convicted-of-causing-hurt-to

 

[edwinttt1978]

The score board:

The victim lorry driver (pending appeal):
7 weeks’ jail
$500 fine
2 years’ driving disqualification

The victim cyclist:
Only $2,800 fine.

And the winner: the cyclist.
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Lorry driver jailed 7 weeks, banned from driving following accident with cyclist in Pasir Ris

Lorry driver Teo Seng Tiong was found guilty of causing hurt to cyclist Eric Cheung and failing to report the accident to the police within 24 hours.PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW, SCREENGRAB FROM ROADS.SG

SINGAPORE - A lorry driver who was seen in a viral video having an altercation with a cyclist was sentenced to seven weeks' jail and fined $500 on Tuesday (Jan 14).

Teo Seng Tiong, 59, was also disqualified from driving for two years.
His lawyer, Mr Chia Boon Teck, told the court that his client, a Singaporean, intended to appeal.

Teo had earlier been convicted of causing hurt to cyclist Eric Cheung Hoyu as well as for failing to report an accident to the police within 24 hours.

The video of the incident, which occurred at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3 and Pasir Ris Rise just before noon on Dec 22, 2018, garnered more than three million views online.

On Tuesday, the court heard that Teo had previous convictions for voluntarily causing hurt in 1988 and 2012, and was convicted for affray in 1999. He was also convicted for an obscene act in 1993 and insulting the modesty of a woman in 2007.

He also had multiple traffic offences involving careless driving, speeding and beating a red light between 1999 and 2015.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Gabriel Choong called for the court to sentence Teo to 10 weeks' jail and a fine of $500. The DPP also called for him to be disqualified from driving for three years. The defence pleaded with the court to impose a fine for both of Teo's charges.

In remarks during sentencing, District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt said he was unable to agree with the defence for a fine on the more serious charge of causing hurt by rash driving.

He added that the sentence called by the prosecution also did not give "sufficient consideration to the deliberate actions of the cyclist... in breaking the lorry side mirror in the incident".

But the judge also said that the reaction of the accused thereafter was "disproportionate".

In the video, Mr Cheung is seen hitting the left side mirror of Teo's lorry.

The lorry then suddenly swerved to the left towards Mr Cheung, who fell off his bicycle and onto the grass verge on the side of the road.

Both Mr Cheung and Teo were later arrested within three days of the accident.

Mr Cheung pleaded guilty to committing mischief and causing obstruction by riding his bicycle in the middle of the lane instead of the leftmost side, and was fined $2,800 on April 12 last year.

Teo, who contested the two charges, was found guilty last month by Judge Chay, who found that the lorry driver had "deliberately swerved" his vehicle into the cyclist.

The verdict came after a four-day trial, which saw several parties involved in the accident taking the stand, including Teo and Mr Cheung.

During the trial, Teo testified that he was attempting to overtake two cyclists - one of whom was Mr Cheung - when he heard the sound of "something breaking".

Thinking that he had hit a taxi on his right, Teo said he then reacted in the moment by swerving to his left, in the direction of Mr Cheung, a British national.

Teo had also said that he was not unhappy that his side mirror had been broken as "it only costs $15".

This was disputed by the second cyclist in the accident, Mr Nigel Harper, who told the court that Teo appeared upset and quite angry at Mr Cheung, and was pointing at the broken mirror repeatedly.

For acting rashly to cause hurt, Teo could have been jailed up to a year and fined up to $5,000. For failing to report an accident to the police within 24 hours, he could have been jailed up to three years or fined up to $1,000 as a first offender.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...s-banned-from-driving-following-accident-with

 

[myviowner]

Nope..

Losers: Lorry Driver & Cyclist.

Winner and ALWAYS Winner: GOV!!!

 

[questionman26]

I got into minor car accident in March. Went to report insurance and was judged 50/50, I ask other party for give up claim and settle private which he agree. But now when my insurance renewal quote, the premium increase due to reserved claim. I call the accident guy and he confirmed workshop does not make claim and he sold his car already, and seem unwilling to meet and sign private settlement form. What can i do? What is reserved claim?

 

[myviowner]

I got into minor car accident in March. Went to report insurance and was judged 50/50, I ask other party for give up claim and settle private which he agree. But now when my insurance renewal quote, the premium increase due to reserved claim. I call the accident guy and he confirmed workshop does not make claim and he sold his car already, and seem unwilling to meet and sign private settlement form. What can i do? What is reserved claim?

Mr Google has the answer. Meant for funds set aside for a unresolved claims.
Go with the higher premium if you need to continue driving.

 

[itedino]

There is standard letter template that float around here but its not legal binding. Anything wrote and sign on that document will not be use as evidence in court. Doing private settlement is legit or not doesn't matter because it will not be recognise in the law of court.

Legit as long got the right template. Both parties ic together and signature. Inside must list how much is the compensation. Cannot be no conpensation